Nib Tuners In Uk

[matteob]

Anyone know anyone on here who does the above and doesn't charge a fortune. I bought a Ranga 3c with medium JoWo nib in the group buy and I think the nib has babies bottom as it skips on the downstroke. Is there anyone who can adjust for me. It is probably cheaper than sending to India.

[evyxmsj]

Similalry, I have a Visconti Rembrandt that...something ...feed and/or nib

[the_gasman]

Before resorting to a nibwright, have you tried the DIY approach. I am completely cack-handed but have found tuning nibs to be quite straightforward. I can't remember where to find the Youtube guides but I'm sure that someone else might offer a few links. I invested in a cheap 10x loupe (from my local camera shop) which has been really useful. I subsequently bought a 20x loupe, though it has not added much benefit.

 

John Sorowka is the universally acclaimed UK nib man but, as you indicate, the expense may not be warranted for such an inexpensive nib (which you can buy for c£10).

 

Cheers,

David.

[evyxmsj]

Thanks. I need to check with a loupe, but am fairly sure that one tine is actually longer than the other! That and a serious case of ink starvation.

 

I've played around with feeds before, but I'd only want to do so in this case if I can get a replacement. I don't think I can for Visconti, can I?

[Bhavna]

I have been tuning my own nibs for a few years, I would highly recommend the video by Nathan Tariff (Mr Noodlers) and SBRE Brown. Both very good, clear guides. I experimented on some inexpensive Jinhaos and felt confident enough to cut them down to italics that are buttery smooth.

 

Have a go, it's part of the exquisite joy of using fountain pens. It's the cheapest cardio exercise I know!! 😂

 

Stock up in micromesh (superfine abrasive/ sanding paper) I bought some from eBay for less than £8 for 9 sheet going up from 1500-3000 grit.

 

Have fun!

[pennymann]

Hi .

You could try this to solve your problem. It sounds bad but it might work. get some very fine emery paper ,as fine a you can get.

With ink in the pen gently rub the nib over the paper at your own writing angle and perhaps a few circular stokes .

It works for me .

best of luck

[pennymann]

Just read the previous post in more detail and can confirm that this works and is the simplest way to solve this problem